George Beevers, brass finisher. Born about 1875, Astley, Yorkshire, England. Information taken from the baptisms of Greasbrough, Rotherham, South Yorkshire between 1895-1899 shows George and wife Mary, living in New Street with son Bernard (born 19 July 1897, baptised 15 August 1897). The 1901 UK census lists George as 26yrs, Mary 24yrs. Children: Bernard 3yrs; Gladys 1yr infant; living at 108 Park Street, Rotherham, Yorkshire. Contributor does not wish to be contacted.

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BENNISON

Geo.

Brazier & Coppersmith

1775

Geo. Bennison, brazier & coppersmith. No: 30, Key, now Quay, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

George Campbell (Snr), brass moulder. Born 1842, St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland. Died 9th May 1904, Auckland, New Zealand. Wife: Christina Fraser. Emigrated to New Zealand 25 May 1864. George and Christina had 11 children, 10 surviving. George (Snr) was offered a job in his brother-in-law's firm, Fraser and Tinne (later George Fraser and Sons), in Auckland, New Zealand, with fare paid.); hence George Campbell and all the Fraser family emigrated to NZ aboard the "Portland" in 1864. His son George (Jnr) is listed in the boiler makers Index.

CARYL

John

Brass Finisher

1849

John Caryl, born in Exeter-DEV(1849). In 1891 he was a Brass Finnisher at Islington,London. See Shipwrights, Watchmakers, Brass workers,Farriers,Blacksmiths, Whitesmiths, Brass workers & Ironworkers Indexes for relatives.

David Davey, 45yrs, brazier,tinker. Born about 1806 in Ormesby, Norfolk. The 1851 UK census lists him as 45yrs, living at East & West Flegg, Norfolk; with wife Judith 46yrs (born Acle-NFK). Also listed are lodgers Edward Davey 30yrs, unmarried (labourer & fisherman) and John Wright 53yrs, unmarried (blacksmith).

DAVEY

William George

Brass Founder & Blacksmith

1861

William George Davey, a blacksmith, was born in 1861 in Ottery St Mary. Parents were George and Susan. The census of 1881 records him as a blacksmith and living with his family in Sandhill Street, Ottery St Mary. In the census for 1891 has him living in King Street Honiton, with his wife Fanny and daughter Lucy. He is still a blachsmith. The 1901 census shows the family have moved to High Street, Honiton. A further daughter, Frances has been born and his occupation is now given as brass founder. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and the Brownsmiths Indexes.

William Henry Dobson, brass finisher. Born about 1869, Wentworth, Yorkshire, England. Information taken from the baptisms of Greasbrough, rotherham, South Yorkshire between 1895-1899, shows William Henry and wife Ida, living in Mill Street with son Harry (born 01 October 1898, baptised 19 July 1899). The 1901 UK census lists William Henry as 32yrs, Ida 31yrs. Children: Harold 6yrs; Kate 5yrs; Harry 2yrs. Living a 2 Mill Street, Greasborough, Yorkshire. Contributor does not wish to be contacted.

Ferris’s brass foundry. No: 17, Queen Street, now Christmas Steps, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

FOTHERGILL

Mark

Brazier

1775

Mark Fothergill, brazier. No: 77, Castel Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

FREEMAN & Co.

Unknown

Copper Company

1775

Freeman & Co. copper company. No: 5,Small Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

GRIBBLE

James

Coppersmith & Cattle Drover

1816

James Gribble, coppersmith. Born about 1816, Dartmouth, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Kings Street, St George the Martyr, Devon; with wife Susan Gribble 20yr (born Woodbury). In 1851 James is listed as 38yrs, a drover, still living at King street. Susan 30yrs (laundress). In 1861 James is 50yrs, a cattle drover living at Wellington Inn; Susan 40yrs.

GRIFFITHS

John

Brass Founder

1790

John Griffiths, born about 1790. 1840: living in Brick Lane, Islington, London. Not far from Whitechapel Bell Foundry (acc. to son`s marriage certificate). Son and grandson, both John Griffiths, Chemists` Porters, Chemical-for-smelting-metal vendors, both later set up businesses in Birmingham.

HALE, WILLIAMS & Son

Unknown

Coppersmiths & Braziers

1775

William Hale & Son, coppersmiths, braziers. No: 2, Charlotte Street, Queens Square, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

HALE, WILLIAMS & Son

Unknown

Warehouse (copper,brass)

1775

Hale, Williams & Son., warehouse (coppersmiths & braziers). No: 32,Bristol back or Welsh back, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

HARDY

Thomas

Coppersmith

1853

Thomas Hardy, coppersmith. Born about 1853, Millwall, Middlesex, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as a 1yrs infant, living at 2 Shivall Street, Poplar, Middlesex with his parents , boiler maker Thomas and Fanny Hardy. In 1871, Thomas (Jnr) is 21yrs,. The whole family (plus in-laws) moved to Handsworth Staffordshire for a few years and then back to London. 1881: Thomas is 28yrs, living with his uncle William Hardy (boiler maker) and family at Northry Street, Linchhouse, Tower Hamlets, London. See the Boiler Makers Index for his parents and other family members.

HARRISON

Ernest

Brass Worker

1871

Ernest Harrison, brass worker. Born about 1871, Masbro, Yorkshire, England. Information taken from the baptisms of Greasbrough, Rotherham, South Yorkshire between 1895-1899 shows Ernest and wife Ellen, living at 7 Wortley Road, Masbrough with daughter Mary Ellen (born 07 February 1899, baptised 12 March 1899) . The 1901 UK census lists Ernest as 30yrs, Ellen 27yrs and Mary Ellen 2yrs; living at 7 Wortley Rd, Rotherham, Yorkshire. Contributor does not wish to be contacted.

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HAWKINS

James

Brass Founder

1775

James Hawkins, brass founder. No: 59, Castle Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

HILL

Jonas

Brass Founder

1775

Jonas Hill, brass founder. No: 19 Tower Lane, John Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

HINDLE

John

Brazier, Painter & Blacksmith Journeyman

1826

John Hindle, brazier, painter, blacksmith. Born about 1826 in South Reedham-NFK. The 1851 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Blofield, Norfolk. John is also listed in the Blacksmiths of Norfolk as are his parents master blacksmith Nathaniel & Elizabeth Hindle.

John Horswill, brass founder. Born about 1821 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as
20yrs, at 12 Whitecrop Street, Plymouht Parish of St. Charles the Martyr; with Louisa 20yrs born DEV.?wife or sister? No details given.

HOULSON

Abraham

Brass Founder

1775

Abrahm Houlson, brass founder. No: 37, Old Market, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

HOWELL

John

Brazier

1775

John Howell, brazier. No: 56, Horsefair, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

William Kerslake, painter, glazier. Born about 1827,Alphington, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 14yrs, at Alphington Village with his mother Elizabeth Kerslake 35yrs (glasier) and siblings Ellma, mary Ann and Elizabeth. In 1851 William is 25yrs, Lodging in Lowick Street, with wife Fanny 25yrs (a glazier) born Crediton, Devon.

KING

John

Brazier

1775

John King, brazier. No: 50, Redcliff Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

LEWIS

John

Brazier

1775

John Lewis, brazier. No: 6, Farrs Buildings, back Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

MALLETT

John

Brass Founder

1821

John Mallett, brass founder. Born about 1821 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at 8 Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr; with wife Lavinia 25yrs (born DEV).

McNAUGHTON

John

Coppersmith

1804

John McNaughton, coppersmith. Born about 1804 in Scotland. See the 1851 census for Scotland which lists him as 47yrs, at 2 Pelrig Court, Edinburgh St Cuthberts; with wife Helen 37yrs (born Scotland). Children listed John 17yrs. Nephews: Robert McNaught 6yrs & George …? 5yrs.

McNAUGHTON

John

Coppersmith

1834

John McNaughton, coppersmith. See the 1851 census for Scotland which lists him as 17yrs, at 2 Pelrig Court, Edinburgh St Cuthberts; with parents coppersmith John & Helen McNaught.

MERCHANT

John

Brazier

1775

John Merchant, brazier. No: 68, Temple Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

MITCHELL & ORCHARD

Unknown

Braziers

1775

Mitchell & Orchard, braziers. No: 22, Baldwin Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

MORRIS

William

Coppersmith,Tin Plater

1856

William Morris, coppersmith, tin plater. Born about 1856, Trelech, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The 1891 UK census lists William as 35yrs, living at LLanelly. Carmarthenshire; with wife Margaret 48yrs (born Llanlbre) and son Thomas 16yrs (see Blacksmiths of Wales).

Paul Orchard, brazier. No: 45, Castle Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

PARSONS

Robert John

Brazier

1775

Robert Parsons, brazier. No: 39, Old Market, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

PATE

Joseph

Brazier

1775

Joseph Pate, brazier. No: 17, Marlborough Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

PURDY

Thomas

Glazier & Plumber

1834

Thomas Purdy, glazier, plumber. Born about 1834 in Little Walsingham, Norfolk. The 1851 UK census lists him as 17yrs, at High Street, Walsingham, Norfolk; with his parents parents Robert (a carpenter) & Martha Purdy & brother Robert 21yrs (see Blacksmiths of Norfolk) . Thomas Purdy is also listed on the Plumbers Index

PYERKE

Gardener

Brazier & Victualler

1775

Gardener Pyerke, brazier & victualler. No: 12, Bedminster, East East Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

Sam Shillito, brass finisher. Born about 1868, Masbro, Yorkshire, England. Information taken from the baptisms of Greasbrough, Rotherham, South Yorkshire between 1895-1899 shows Sam and wife Harriet (nee Oxley) were living at Old Engine, Greasborough, Yorkshire; with children Elizabeth (born 06 March 1897, baptised 04 April 1897) ; Allan Shillito (born 01 July 1899, baptised 3 July 1899). The 1901 UK census lists Sam as 33yrs, Harriet 31yrs plus children Arthur 7yrs; Elizabeth 4yrs; Allan 1yr. They are living with Harriet’s father Thomas Oxley 66yrs,widower and her nephew Thomas Oxley 21yrs; at 2 Low Engine, Greasborough, Yorkshire. Contributor does not wish to be contacted.

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THURTELL

James

Brass Founder & Blacksmith

1786

James Thurtell, brass founder, blacksmith. Born about 1786 in Norwich-Norfolk. The 1851 UK census lists him as 65yrs, at Matthews Yard Thorn Lane, Norwich, Norfolkl with wife Elizabeth 60yrs (born Norwich). Children: Caroline 31yrs, James (Jnr) 28yrs (See Whitesmiths Index) & Harriot 19yrs. James (Snr) is also listed on the Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index.

UNKNOWN

J.R.

Brazier Journeyman

1813

J. R. Unknown, brazier journeyman. Born about 1813 in Nt Walsham-Nfk . The 1851 UK census lists him as 38yrs, at I - Lunatic Asylum, Blofield, Thorpe Next Norwich Blofield. No other details listed.

UNKNOWN

R.M.R Mrs

Brazier Journeyman

1807

Mrs. R.M.R. Unknown, brazier journeyman. Born about 1807 in Heacham-Nfk. The 1851 UK census lists her as 44yrs, at I - Lunatic Asylum, Blofield, Thorpe Next Norwich Blofield, Norfolk. Wife of a Brazier Journyman. No other details listed.

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R.R.

Brass Founder

1830

R.R. Unknown, brass turner. Born about 1830-31, Bolton, Lancashire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, a convict at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Coppersmiths and Prisoners Indexes.

S.B. Unknown, brass turner. Born about 1833, Esham, Worcestershire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 18yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Coppersmiths and Prisoners Indexes.

UNKNOWN

T.S.

Glazier

1827

T.S. Unknown, glazier (coppersmith). Born about 1827, Bromsgove, Worcestershire, England. The 1851 UK census lists Him as 24yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devon. Listed in the Whitesmith and Prisoners Indexes.

WANSBOROUGH

William

Brazier

1775

William Wansborough, brazier. No: 4, Narrow Wine Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

Wilkshire(sic) & Link, braziers. No:41 Thomas Street, Temple, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.

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